During the holiday season, many Americans face grief and stress, intensified by financial pressures and social expectations. Mental health experts emphasize self-care, community support and coping strategies to navigate the season’s emotional challenges.
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It’s difficult being grateful during stressful times
By Maurice Carroll None of us make it out of life without experiencing some stress. Let’s face it, stress is one of those human traits that crosses all boundaries of faith, nationality, gender and age. There are studies dedicated to defining it and others dedicated to finding and sharing treatments for it. As African Americans, […]
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Burnout symptoms, assessment, and recovery tips
Burnout can cause physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion, affecting sleep patterns and overall health, and can be caused by chronic stress in work or personal situations.
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A time to balance: The importance of love, play, work and health
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com The pace of life is only picking up in today’s society, with technological advancements and increased productivity expectations. Many are finding that they need balance in their lives. “Gone are the days, for most people, where you have a nine-to-five job. You went to work, came back home, […]